Landscape Ideas
Even a small front yard can be packed with charming curb appeal. You can create magical landscapes and inviting entries. 1.Extend the Porch An extended porch can make your home’s entrance feel fresh and inviting, plus it lends a bit of privacy to the inside of the home. Placing a selection of potted plants and […]
See how the pros use outdoor lighting to highlight landscape design and beautiful exteriors. 1.Eye-Catching Light Thoughtful landscape lighting is a treat for the eyes. “You want people driving by to take a second look because what you’ve created is interesting,” says Chris Mitchell of landscape lighting firm NiteLiters in Owensboro, Ky. 2.Mark Parameters On this walkway, […]
When it comes to designing outdoor spaces, take it one steppingstone at a time. 1.Start Up Front If you’re wondering where to start a landscape transformation, look no farther than your front yard. It’s the first thing that you see driving up to your house, and you can wow guests before they even enter your […]
Building your backyard on a slope can look pretty amazing. If you do it right, it can make a huge difference. Nuance is everything in landscaping: the variation of color, texture, material, and levels. The latter in particular is a landscaper’s blessing, for nothing invites exquisite contrast like a gently sloping hill. What may appear […]
Even if you live in a desert environment, you can still have your garden landscaping look amazing. 1.Contemporary Courtyard This courtyard garden is a perfect example of how a small space can be used to create a modern and relaxing area that is almost maintenance-free. If you have a corner of your desert garden that […]
Enjoy a tour of modern garden designs that will inspire you to make you backyard different. Modern landscape design is an expansion and refinement of mid-century modern or Modernist garden design, hearkening back to the 1950s or earlier when residential architecture reflected optimism and rooflines exuberantly jutted toward space. Later, things became more organized into geometric sections […]
Help your home make its best first impression with these glorious front yard designs. 1. Plant a Minimalist Garden This Palo Alto, CA front yard was designed be a point of interest for anyone passing by. Landscape designer Chris Jacobson kept mostly to a green palette to create tranquility and year-round good looks. Clumping Berkeley sedge […]
Thanks in part to rising home prices and the circulation of inspirational garden photos on internet, homeowners have begun to see their front yards in a new light. Not only does a well-designed landscape help highlight the beauty and architectural features of a house, but it also raises a home’s value by improving curb appeal. […]
If designed right, your backyard can make a huge change. 1. Designing the Room Outside A backyard is an extension of what’s going on inside our home, maybe more colorful, casual, fun, and without a ceiling to put a lid on our needs and desires. In a yard, trees and vines can climb to their […]
With right landscaping ideas, a small yard can have lots of style. Not everyone is blessed with a big backyard. For those who live in places with tighter outdoor spaces, it’s just a matter of practicing smart design on a smaller scale. Whether you live in an apartment, condo, townhouse, loft, or a house that has more […]
Most of us enjoy spending time in outdoor spaces. On the other hand, we may want to stay away from unwanted eyes for some special moments, while spending time in the backyard or other open areas such as balconies. Apart from using fence ideas, it will be a nice idea to create a tiny room […]